May 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Corbin Carroll (7) scores a run on wild pitch by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
- The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first game of a 3-game series Tuesday night at 10:10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
- The Dodgers and Diamondbacks have played 6 times before this series, with the score even at 3 apiece. The Diamondbacks won the most recent series in Los Angeles at the end of May.
- See the odds, starting pitchers and a prediction for Tuesday’s game below.
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks for an NL West showdown Tuesday night at 10:10 p.m. ET. The series has been tight so far this season, sitting at 3-3 apiece with the Diamondbacks having won the most recent series in 2 games.
This matchup pits one of the best offenses in the game, the Dodgers, against one of the best fielding teams, the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers are elite at just about everything though, sitting top 5 in ERA, home runs, hits, batting average and… well, you get the picture.
The Diamondbacks are no slouch when they get to the plate, either. Lead by Ketel Marte and Christian Walker, Arizona has the 9th best batting average in Major League Baseball with a .321 On-Base percentage.
Keep scrolling to see the odds, starting pitchers and a prediction for tonight’s divisional matchup.
Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Odds
| Team | Runline | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | +1.5 (-125) | +165 | O 9 (-105) |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -1.5 (+105) | -200 | U 9 (-115) |
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The Dodgers are considered hefty favorites for tonight’s game in Los Angeles, sitting at -200 to win outright and +105 to win by 2 or more runs. The Diamondbacks sit at +165 moneyline and -125 favorites to keep the game within a run.
The over/under for this matchup has been set at 9 by Fanatics. Two of the 3 games in Los Angeles at the end of May hit the over.
Ryne Nelson vs Bobby Miller
| 5-6 | Record | 1-1 |
| 5.69 | ERA | 6.75 |
| 5.17 | xERA | 5.89 |
| 1.57 | WHIP | 1.65 |
| 68.0 | IP | 20.0 |
Tonight’s pitching matchup pits Los Angeles’ Bobby Miller against Arizona’s Ryne Nelson, 2 pitchers with underwhelming expected metrics that have struggled in recent outings.
Miller is making his 3rd start after a return from the IL and struggled heavily in both of them – especially last Tuesday against the White Sox where he pitched just a pair of innings with 3 earned runs allowed and 4 hits. Miller does not throw a lot of strikeouts and the Diamondbacks will be able to get to him early with their strong ability to get on base.
Nelson is coming off what was one of his worst starts of the season Wednesday against Minnesota where he allowed 6 earned runs and 10 hits in just 3.2 innings of work, earning the loss in the process.
There is a silver lining for Nelson though. He performed well against the Dodgers’ strong lineup last time up, allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs through 5 innings in a 6-0 win over Los Angeles back in May. The Dodgers are also hitting just .143 all-time against Nelson, who is 2-0 against Los Angeles.
The Dodgers lineup may have the advantage heading into Round 2 against Nelson tonight in front of a home crowd, but he’s shown he has the ability to succeed in this exact spot before.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Prediction (July 2)
Arizona has shown they aren’t scared of Dodger stadium already this season, and Nelson is slightly easier to trust on the mound (I expect him to have a bounce back game after a horrendous performance against the Twins.)
The Diamondbacks hit .243 against Miller last year during his strong debut showing in Major League Baseball. With Miller really struggling since returning from IL, there should be cause for concern among Dodgers fans.
I don’t hate the Diamondbacks to win this one outright, but I admit that the Dodgers’ dangerous lineup is unlikely to whiff against Nelson a 2nd time around this season.
LAD vs. ARI Pick: ARI +1.5 (-125)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 2nd in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have been performing well this season, making this game a must-watch for baseball fans.
The Diamondbacks currently sit in fourth place in the NL West with a record of 39-47, while the Dodgers are in second place with a record of 48-38. Despite their difference in standings, both teams have been playing solid baseball as of late.
In terms of predictions, the odds are likely in favor of the Dodgers due to their higher standing in the division. However, the Diamondbacks have proven to be a tough opponent in the past and could potentially pull off an upset.
As for the probable pitchers for this game, the Diamondbacks are expected to start Madison Bumgarner. Bumgarner has had a solid season so far, posting a 4.50 ERA with 60 strikeouts. On the other side, the Dodgers are likely to start Julio Urias. Urias has been impressive this season with a 3.54 ERA and 95 strikeouts.
Overall, this game is shaping up to be a competitive one with both teams having strong pitching staffs and potent offenses. It will be interesting to see how it plays out and which team will come out on top. Baseball fans won’t want to miss this matchup between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers on July 2nd.
